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– Kathryn Hodgson RMT – We are wonderful creatures of habit. Of course, there are many conscious choices we make throughout our daily lives, but if we stop and examine our behaviours, most of our movements and decisions are actually habits that we do without any serious amount of thinking. Brushing our teeth, tying shoe laces,

– by Greg Shearing, Investment & Insurance Advisor – February is Heart and Stroke month and it reminds us of how important it is to do what we can to protect our own health and ensure the wellness of our family. While a good diet and exercise is certainly important for optimal health, having the right

– by Karen Morgan Executive Director, Saanich Peninsula Hospital Foundation – You just never know. Lesley and Johnny had a plan and they were working toward a comfortable retirement. House? Check. Retirement funds?  Check.  Kids launched? Check (well, almost). Then Johnny had a heart attack. His stay in hospital was short and the initial recovery went well,

– by Monika Pelz, Education & Engagement Coordinator, Ocean Networks Canada – What better location to launch an Ocean Aware Challenge for the Girl Guides of BC than the Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre in Sidney, BC? Inspiring the next generation of young women is one of the privileges of being a Girl Guide leader. As the

– by Gillian Crowley – Literature, music, film and art make February anything but grey. Lorna Crozier and Patrick Lane: Enjoy readings by two award-winning poets, Lorna Crozier and Patrick Lane, who launch this year’s Red Brick Readings series. The series will feature renowned local authors and acts as a fundraiser for the Oct. 2-4, 2015

– by Hans Tammemagi – This is part of a rotating series of articles on members of Sidney Meet Up Women’s Networking Group, featuring women in business on the Saanich Peninsula. Stepping into the Peninsula U-Brew Winery is like entering a gleaming, glistening fairy land. Glass bottles are arrayed in rows and racks, filled with

– by Doreen Marion Gee – There is a reason why Sidney Casuals has been a local fixture for over three decades. It comes down to the basics. The clothing store practices good core business values – great product, excellent service and integrity. Sidney Casuals is a template for retail success, an example for new

– by Derek Peach – Thanks to the 2015 Sidney and Peninsula Literary Festival Committee, you can buy tickets to attend a series of four readings by selected local authors you also enjoyed in 2013.  The first event on the New Year’s literary calendar will be Patrick Lane and Lorna Crozier at the Red Brick